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From this reading The Cubs of Den 2 worked hard the next week making “props” for their Robin Hood play.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The meeting room of Den 2 was the envy of all the other Cub Scouts in Webster City.
in addition
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
blockingnounUS /ˈblɑːkɪŋ/
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
a youthful male person
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The meeting room of Den 2 was the envy of all the other Cub Scouts in Webster City.
clubroomnoun
a room used for the activities of a club
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
CubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading The meeting room of Den 2 was the envy of all the other Cub Scouts in Webster City.
CubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading The Cubs of Den 2 worked hard the next week making “props” for their Robin Hood play.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
Dan
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From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
DennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading The Cubs of Den 2 worked hard the next week making “props” for their Robin Hood play.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading The meeting room of Den 2 was the envy of all the other Cub Scouts in Webster City.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Cubs of Den 2 worked hard the next week making “props” for their Robin Hood play.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The Cubs of Den 2 worked hard the next week making “props” for their Robin Hood play.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
Holloway
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From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
HoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading The Cubs of Den 2 worked hard the next week making “props” for their Robin Hood play.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The Cubs of Den 2 worked hard the next week making “props” for their Robin Hood play.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting room of Den 2 was the envy of all the other Cub Scouts in Webster City.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
movienounUS /ˈmuːvi/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Cubs of Den 2 worked hard the next week making “props” for their Robin Hood play.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Cubs of Den 2 worked hard the next week making “props” for their Robin Hood play.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
and nothing more
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The meeting room of Den 2 was the envy of all the other Cub Scouts in Webster City.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The Cubs of Den 2 worked hard the next week making “props” for their Robin Hood play.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
propsnounUS /prɑːps/
proper respect
From this reading The Cubs of Den 2 worked hard the next week making “props” for their Robin Hood play.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading The Cubs of Den 2 worked hard the next week making “props” for their Robin Hood play.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The meeting room of Den 2 was the envy of all the other Cub Scouts in Webster City.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The meeting room of Den 2 was the envy of all the other Cub Scouts in Webster City.
shorelinenounUS /ˈʃɔːrlaɪn/
a boundary line between land and water
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
SituatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
SkeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Cubs of Den 2 worked hard the next week making “props” for their Robin Hood play.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Cubs of Den 2 worked hard the next week making “props” for their Robin Hood play.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Situated high in a natural cave above the beach, it afforded a fine view not only of the shoreline, but also the distant Boy Scout camp on Skeleton Island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dan assisted Mr. Holloway in blocking out scenes for the movie, and was told he had done an excellent job.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading The meeting room of Den 2 was the envy of all the other Cub Scouts in Webster City.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Cubs of Den 2 worked hard the next week making “props” for their Robin Hood play.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading “We should have a chance to win first prize in the contest,” the Den Dad declared late one afternoon as the boys met in their clubroom.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Cubs of Den 2 worked hard the next week making “props” for their Robin Hood play.
